US Bridges

Winkler Ave over Ten Mile Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.4MI E of Fowler Ave · Structure no. 125746

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winkler Ave over Ten Mile Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Winkler Ave over Ten Mile Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,190 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWinkler Ave
CrossesTen Mile Canal
Location0.4MI E of Fowler Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.60445, -81.85564
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,800 (2023)
Projected traffic29,190 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winkler Ave over Ten Mile Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winkler Ave over Ten Mile Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Winkler Ave over Ten Mile Canal carry?

About 27,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Winkler Ave over Ten Mile Canal?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Winkler Ave over Ten Mile Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.